Quinoa Pilaf
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Serves 4

Dried cherries and toasted pecans add wonderful flavor and color to this quinoa dish.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
    • 2 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
    • Sea salt, to taste
    • Ground pepper, to taste
    • 1/3 cup dried cherries (optional)
    • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
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    Method: 

    Rinse quinoa and drain it well. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chives and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Stir in quinoa and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until the skillet gets dry.

    In a separate pan, heat vegetable broth to a simmer. Add hot broth, salt and pepper to the skillet. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in cherries and pecans.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:300 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 8g protein
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